As city of Duluth, nonprofit test more drinking water for lead, government still tries to fund lead line replacement
State Sen. Jen McEwen introduced a bill to fund the replacement of lead water-service lines in Minnseota. President Joe Biden s infrastructure plan proposes doing the same nationwide. Written By: Andee Erickson | ×
Client services technician Chad Gallagher checks tap water samples Helen Davis dropped off at Pace Analytics on Thursday, May 13, 2021, as Davis completes paperwork. Pace Analytics will check the samples for lead. (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)
About 5,000 lead water-service lines still run through Duluth, which is why the Minnesota Environmental Partnership is testing for the presence of lead in drinking water, in addition to the city of Duluth’s efforts.
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A new nonprofit is focusing on helping seniors and their caregivers in the Northland.
February 22, 2021
DULUTH, Minn. – A new nonprofit is focusing on helping seniors and their caregivers in the Northland.
Duluth Aging Support provides resources through its website specifically with categories like arts and entertainment, caregiver support, and COVID-19 information. The nonprofit also collaborates with other organizations like Age Well Arrowhead, Family Freedom Center, and Mentor North. Leaders of Duluth Aging Support say that they believe the nonprofit is helping fill a gap in the community to provide both connections and resources.
“I think it’s really exciting to be able to develop these partnerships with people to help combat ageism, to help lift up the older adult population,” said Mimi Stender, the executive director of Duluth Aging Support.